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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15

One of the toughest youngsters of New
Jersey is Elmer Middleton, aged Is years.
of Masonville. He had been in the habit
of reading all sorts of bowie-knife Iitera-
ture to the neglect of his studies, and con-
sequently was DOT looked upon with fay-
or by the teacher, Miss Evelyn Randall,
who found him very difficult subject to
manage. Whenever any of the school
children would offend him he would lie in
wait for them along the roadside and pelt
them with eggs that were in their dotage.
A week ago he threw cat at the preach-
er. On Friday young Middleton, while
sitting IL the school-room, was found por-
ing over a volEme entitled: Artflu Enoch,
the Fly Crook" This was confscated,
whereupOn he acted in SO contumacious a
manner that the teacher was obliged to
expel him. II half-hour he came back
to the school armed with loaded shot
gun, which he aimed at Miss Randall, at
the same time remarked: "Hold up your
hands or I'll let daylight through you"
A scene of confusion at once occurred.
Some of the children screamed, others
jumped out of the window, while others
tried to get down cellar. The young ruff
fan was master of the situation, and there
is no knowing what he would have done,
had not a passing laborer seized him and
taken the gun away. 1t is likely that he
will be sent to the reform school at James
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15
Life in Sing Sing.

The Sing Sing prison consists of the
long six-story edifce in which are the
1900 cells, and conveniently grouped
around it are the agents and warden's
house and Offices, the hospital, kitchen,
bakery, laundry, shoe shop, stove-works,
etc., all forming cluster Of buildings
reaching from the narrow cells to the
waters edge, or shore of the river, which
at this point is quite wide. There are
1,454 convicts in the prison. They bake
up and eat 552 loaves Of bread every day
made from sixteen barrels of wheat -four,
twenty-five loaves to barrel. They use
three barrels of coffee each day. The
dining hall seats 1900 person, no crock
cry or earthern ware being used. Only
breakfast and dinner are eaten in the
mess-room Or dining hall. Supper CON
sists of a pint measure of coffee and a
thick slice of bread eaten in the cell and
ia ken in the hands of each convict as he
marches in the loIg line with lockstep
on his way from the workshop to his cell.
Breakfast and dinner are more substan-
tial meals. In the laundry there is for
each convict a separate table on which he
irons the twentysix shirts, the required
number to be laundried by each man
every working day. That number done,
he can sit idle the remainder Of the work
ing hours.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15
The Origin ofthe Name NihiIist.
Century.

"The word "Nihilist'' was introduced in
Russia by Turgenef, who used it IN his
novel Fathers and Children" to describe
acertains ype sof character which had
then recently made its appearance in the
ranks Of the rising generation, and which
he contrasted sharply and effectively with
the prevailing types in the generation
which was passing from the stage. As
applied to Bazarog, the skeptical, mater
ialist1c surgeons son In Turgenef's novel,
the word ''Nihilist" had g natural appre-
priateness which the Russian public at
once recognized. There were differences
of opinion .s to the question whether
any such class as that represented by
Bazarog really existed, out there was no
difference OF opinion with regard to the
Appropriateness of the term as applied
to that particular character. Ii was &C.
curately descriptive of the type. The
word 'Nihilist," however, was soon caught
up by the conservatives and by the Gov
eminent, and was applied indiscrimipate-
ly by them as an oppro brious and dis
crediting nickname 10 all persons who
not satisfied with the existing order OF
things, and who sought, by any active
method whatever, to bring about changes
in Russian SO sial and political organiza-
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15
THEY WANT PEACE
But Austria and Russia Are Ready for
War
Both Sending Troops to Protect
Frontier Points.

The Austrian war Office is taking meas
nres permanently TO increase the facili-
les by which troops can be modified
ard to place Galicia in better position
for defense. The PreZemysl fortress,
the most important defense-work In the
province, is being surrounded by let
work of railroads. and track has been
added TO the Hungarian GalIcian railroad.
Other Notifications are being erected.
These preparations Will enable a large
force to be thrown into Galicia at the
shortest notice. No extra force will be
stationed in Galicia. Emperor Francis
Joseph presided at a military council.
Count Ksinoky, the imperial prime
minister, was also present. It was dec1d
ed not TO summon the delegations for the
present as Russia has apparently stop
ped her menacing movements. Meas
ures for the mobilization of troops were
arranged, which will be Immediately
adopted should Rusaia continue massing
troops on the frontier. The public IS
not unduly excited, but is resolved to
meet any attack that may be made with
frmness. In leading circles the idea
| that Austria intends to give Russia pro-
vocation for war is repudiated.
Well informed Russians assert that the
Russian intentions are entirely pacific
and that public opinion in Russia is also
| in favor of peace. The prediction of an
approaching conflict between Russia
and Austria are the more unjustifable
after the recent imperial meeting at
Berlin, as the approachment then effect
ed can but contribute to general peace
| by involving Austria in similar pacific
development. The Russian movements
on the frontier consist merely or the
| dispatching thither of division Of cav
airy, not with aa aggressive idea, but for
the protection of certain localities. The
city of Lubin is exposed to attack by an
enemy, against which prudence recon-
| mends that provision be made. in view
of the important military preparations
now proceeding in Austria.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15
A Queer Brood.

A. Z. Evans lives upon Green noun
tain, says letter from Claremont, N. H.,
and one day his son came across a SOUR
rel and its hest. On investigation he
found three young squirrels with their
eyes not yet opened. Young Evans
robbed the nest and took the young
rodents home. In the barn he had a
nest of kittens which had but recently
been ADMITTED to the light of day. Not
having their eyes open the slight of day."
was immaterial to them. For the 'sfun
of the thing" Evans put the squirrels in
the nest with the old cat and kittens.
Strange as it may seem, the cat seemed
to take kindly to its adopted family and
made room fer them.
Perfect harmony prevailed, and 10
partially was shown. From this time on
the cat permitted the squirrels to nurse,
and when the kittens and the squirrels
eyes were opened they were firm
friends. Grimalkin brought up her fam
lily with unusual care. and one of the fun
NEST sights ever saw was when I watch
ed the cagers of the brood" Fearing
the rodents might take it into their heads
toleave, q cage gas built and cat, kittens
and squirrels put in. The young rodents
would throw their arms around the
kittens necks and all would tumble over
in the greatest frolic.
The squirrels were most mischievous
and never seemed to tire of play. When
the kittens were exhausted they would
attack their s'foster mother" After per-
uniting their capers to proceed certain
length, she would administer motherIy
rebuff, and then the squirrels would roll
themselves in a ball and go TO sleep.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15
THENEW CABINET.

Secretary Lamar Made an Associate Justice
Villas Secretary OF the Interor-Don Dickin-
son for Postmaster General-CharlesS s. Fair
child.
The president on Tuesday sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the senate:
Lucius Q. G. Lamar, OF Mississippi, to
be associate justice of the supreme court
of the United States.
William F. Villas, Of Wisconsin, to be
secretary of the interior.
Don NJ. Dickinson, of Michigan, to be
postmaster general.
Charles S. Fairchild, of New York, to be
secretary of the treasury.
George l.. Rives, of New York, to be as
sistant secretary of state.
Isaac II. Maynard, of New York, to be
assistant secretary of the treasury.
Sigourney Butler, of Massachusetts, to
be second com ptroller of the treasury.
James w. Hyate, of Connecticut, to be
United States treasurer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15
Honesty and Happy Homes.

An eminent financial authority, speak
ing of the defalcation of one of his clerks
made this suggestive remark: sThis
clerk was always most exemplary and
competent, an excellent paying teller,
cool, methodical and imperturbable. Had
I known he had not happy home I
would not have kept him as paying
teller. would not have any man in
such ca pacity who did not live happi-
ly at his home"
This is new principle in domestic
economy, and 1t should be studied with
earnestness and meditation by the thous-
ands Of young married people who every
year begin the experiment of founding
"happy homes"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15
The Origin of Thanksgiving.
Minneapolis Journal.

''Fergy," said Mrs. Montgomery in that
faraway tone which indicated that she
was dreaming of something, who invent
ed Thanksgiving?
"That's easy; why, it came from the
puritans, of course" answered Mr..
Montgomery.
Thanksgiving wouldn't be Thanks
giving without a turkey, would it?"
Hardly
"The puritans didn't love turkeys, did
they?"
'Give 1t up"
81 don't believe they had any regular
Thanksgiving"
"You don't. eh?"
s'No I don't. I think Thanksgiving
was invented by some poultry raiser who
wanted to get rid of his back number
turkeys. l think be got other poltry men
into the scheme and then got the COVER
nor to issue proclamation.
How could he do that?''
"Why, you see all these tureys were old
enough to vote and they threatened to
take out naturalization papers for them
and defeat the governor at the polls"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15
The Kaiser's Frugality.
Modern Society.

It appears that Kaiser William is a
terribly frugal old monarch as TO the use
of overcoats and personal Injuries of
dress. His valet has orders never to
bring out certain fur coa5 until the
thermometer falls five degrees below zero.
This year, when the garment in question
was brought out, the kaiser remarked
that it wanted refining. "Your majesty,
it is really necessary that you should have
new one altogether, meekly suggested
the valet, ''the coat is worn out" .'Oh,
no; it will do wall enough with another
lining" maintained the emperor. II
have madeinquiry, and I have not had it
yet as long as a soldiers overcoat should
last.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15
JENNY LIMBS SINGING.
AS 1T SOUNDED TO GEORGE LUNT

Like far-off notes scarce heard,
OF midnight's sad sweet bird,
Like signs, that fall on flowers
In summers moonlight bowers,
Like the wild encbantment born
OF the echo-waiting horn.
Like the lark's song as she springs,
On her day saluting wisgs;
Sweet, oh sweet these melodies,
Fit to link lis with the skies,
But which, like thine, can give
Soul-thoughts to souls that live,
Till each feels within bis breast
IT'S the tone he loves the best;
Like JOY that would be sad,
Like pain oh, almost glad,
So through the breast and brain,
Thrills the hearG-o'er laden strain.
And the vanquished soul hath knewn
Triumph-raptu tone;
And the spirit, all subdued
BY the chantress to her mood,
Wakes at length with wild surprise
From q vision of the skies;
And the soul comes lingering back
Fran some long-forgotten track,
And plaudits long and loud
Burst from out the busy crowd,
And the common beam, once more
Fits along the checkered floor;
But that pale, face 80 bright,
And those eyes unearthly light,
And the deep, enchanting tone,
ALI have been, and all are gone,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15

An Italian physician who has given
close attention to causes and remedies of
malaria recommends decoction of lem
or as especially useful. The rind and
pulp of fresh lemon cut in thin slices
IS boiled in three cupfuls of water in an
earthen vessel and boiled down to one
cupful, then strained with pressure
through linen aud set aside over night.
The whole is to be drank In the morning
before breakfast.-From Dr. Foote's Health
Monthlu
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15

knowed best, I reckon, fer He took 'em
together in death, which ez more'n they'd
ever ha'bin en- life, pore children!" After
which he would ssblow the wind fer makin
his eyes WATER" we're the day never SO
tranquil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15
POPULAR Education.

We sympathze with the feeling which often
leads citizens TO boast that no child born in this
country need grow up in ignorance, and yet it is
a fact that many people who have learned to
read and write have never taught themselves to
think man who suffered from catarrh con-
sumption, bronchitis, scrofula, or 'iver COM
plaint" might read till his eyes dropped out
how these and many other diseases have been
cured by DR.. Perce's Golden Medical Discovery.
but if he did not take the lesson to himself and
test the virtues of this great medicine, his time
would be thrown away.
The London Lancet tells 'how to lie when
asleep" II it will teach some people how to
keep from lying when awake it will be public
service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15

"Ah mel'' sighed Potts I'm tired of living,
The world is hollow, ambitions vain.''
Come nowl" said his chum, L know the symp-
toms;
It's ali your iver-that,s very plain
You need not suffer- for help is easy;
Pierce's Pellets 60 right to the place.
"A friend to the bilious well might call them
There's nothing better; they'll suit your case
Potts ceased his signing and bought the ''Pel
lets''
No more he mourneth his hapless lott
His face is cheerful, his heart is lightsome
His melancholy is quite forgot.
A miser, troubled with heart disease, finally de-
cided to call a physician. After the preliminary
examination, the patient asked:
Doctor, how much is it going to cost?''
Not Sou.''
Thanks, but you're too kind. ought not to
-
'oh, don't trouble yourself? Your heirs viii
see that am paid.n
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15
consumption Surely Cared,

TO the Editor Please inform your readers
that l have a positive remedy for the above
named disease. BY its timely use thousands OF
hopeless cases have been permanently cured.
shall be glad to send two Notifies OF my remedy
vREE to any of your readers who have consump-
ton if they will send ms their Express and
P. o. address. Respectfully,
u 4. ST0CTTM NJ. c.. 1o1 Pearl St. n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15
Rheumatism

Ne doubt il there is, or can be, specific
remedy for rheumatism; but thousands who
have suffered its pains have been greatly ben
Gifted by Hoods Sarsaparilla. If you have failed
to find relief, try this great remedy II corrects
the acidity Of the blood which IS tho cause Of the
disease, and builds up tho whole system.
at was afflicted with rheumatism twenty years.
Previous to 1883 found no relief, but grew orse
until was almost helpless. Hoods Sarsap;srilla
did more good than all the other medicine
lever had" II. T. BALLOON, Shirley Village, Mass.
Hood'S Sarsap ariEHa
Sold by al druggists. 81; six for SIS. Made
only by c. I. HOOD s. CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15

Lots of doggoued mean things have
been purpretrated in thename of
liberty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15

Elderly Lady (as cars roll into station lis this
my train?
New Baggagemaster-1f you're one of them as
got in on the ground floor in the last stock deal
YOU may have an interest III it, marin; otherwise
it belongs to the railroad.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15

Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures when every
other SO-called remedy fails
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15

For Throat Diseases and Coughs use
Browns BRONCHIAL TRoCHES. l. Ike ell really
good things, they are initiated. The genuine are
sold ouIy an bOres
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15

physician, few weeks since, giving as an
account of the decline of church in his town,
said it had died OF the "footand mouth disease"
Being asked what he meant he said the people
spent their time running around talking about
oaf.hl l1at.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15
In General Debility, Emaciation,

Consumption, and Wasting in Children
SCOTS Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with
Hypophosphites, is a most valuable food and
medicine. 1t creates appetite for food.
strengthens the nervous system, and builds up
the body. Please read: Il tried SCOTS Emulsion
on young man whom Physicians at times gave
up hope Since he began using the Emulsion his
Cough has ceased, gained flesh and strength, and
from all appearances his life viii be prolonged
many years. JOHN SULLIVAN, Hospital Steward,
MorgaEZa Pa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-15

A strange child was introduced to four-year-
old Adelaide with injunctions as to his entertain
ment With a superb dignity the suggestions
were checked by: MY dear, have played with
children all my Ife.''
A Burlington teacher told one of her
boys that the next time he wrote com
position there must be some point to it.
The subject of his next disquisition was
"Needles."
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-12-06
WANTED.

DY two single eeNbemen a four or
I'D five roOmed otiage turni he'd or
un FINISHED, Centrally lor9ted, A ldress.
49, Z. o B X 409.
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TIL Il
TUESDAY. DEC. 6, 1887.
THERE AND HERE.

1t would appear from the drift of
sundry articles which have appeared
in the "Hawaiian Gazette" at differ
ent times, that absolute power on
the part Of Minister, to appoint or
dismiss the subordinates of his de-
partment, is an essential Of Respon-
sible Ministerial Government. Arti-
cles relating TO the little misunder-
standing between the Attorney
General and the Marshal, prior to
the meeting of the Legislature, and
Others which have appeared since,
have created the impression on our
mind that such is the view of that
paper. II we have misinterpreted,
we shall be glad to be corrected.
Gentlemen not connected with the
paper just now referred to GER
tainly entertain the belief that
Ministers must have the absolute
power to appoint or dismiss their
subordinates, otherwise they (the
Ministers) cannot be held response
BILE for the working of their several
departments; for person said in
our caring this day that he favored
the passage of the Police bill on that
ground.
Now, we would simply say that in
Great Britain, and most of its
colonies, they have the Ministerial
form of Government, and they call
it Irresponsible" and it is response
BILE in the full sense of the word.
Yet neither in the mother country,
nor in many of her colonies, is this
absolute power placed in the hands
of Ministers. We doubt if it exists
in any constitutional colony, but we
speak positively only of Cape
Colony, in South Africa, and Austria
liza. A Minister may Suspend"
temporarily from duty, but the
charges against the accused must be
substantiated before he can eds
mss" There, this restricted power
is not considered to detract from
Ministerial responsibility. Here,
where we have inexperienced Minis
tiers and amateur Legislators, abso-
lutte power in this respect is appar-
emily thought to be essential to
responsible Government.
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those who knowingly bring into, aid
or abet in bringing into, or cause to
be brought into the Kingdom, any
Chinese, not lawfully entitled to
enter it. The section passed.
Section 5, which contains three
subdivisions, provides who the Min
lister of Foreign Affairs shall sub
iect to the regulations in the pre-
vious sections, grant permits to
enter the Kingdom.
A very long discussion took place
on the second subdivision, which
was joined in by Messrs. Baldwin,
Foster and Castle, Ministers G.
Brown and Ashford, and Mr.. Ma
wahine.
A motion to strike the subdivision
out was lost by the following vote:
Ayes Ia, noes 30.
Mr.. Widemann moved that the
committee recommend the House to
refer the subdivision to a select COM
mittee. Agreed to.
On motion subdivision three was
recommended to be referred to the
same committee.
Mr.. {. Brown moved the commit
tee rise and report progress and ask
leave to sit again at $50 O'Clock.
The committee then rose and the
Chairman reported.
The report Of the committee was
adopted.
President Wilder announced the
following select committee to report
on subdivisions two and three of the
Chinese immigration Bill. ii. A..
Wideman, w. A. Kinney, w. II.
Castle, J. L. kawainui and the
Minister of Interior.
At 4 80 the House took recess
until Z o'clock.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

The House resumed at l :25 p. NJ.
Mr.. f. Brown presented the fol-
lowing question to the Minister of
Interior: How many Chinese firms
or persons have received licences for
the sale of spirituous liquors.
Third reading of the opium bill.
On motion of Mr.. Warehouse it
passed.
Third reading of an Act to amend
sections 913 and 922 of the Civil
Code relating to District Justices.
On motion of Mr.. Kamauoha the
bill passed.
Third reading of an Act relating
to natives leaving the islands.
Mr.. G.. Brown said that at two
previous sessions he had tried to
get this bill passed. He now for
the third time moved that it pass.
Mr.. Kauhane moved it be indef-
nitely postponed.
The bill passed its third reading.
Second reading of an Act to regu-
late Chinese immigration.
The House resolved itself into
Committee of the Whole, Mr..
Warehouse in the chair.
The bill was ordered to be read
section by section, and considered
with the report of the committee.
Section defining the word "Chi-
nese" was passed without debate.
Section 2 provides that no Chi
nese shall be allowed to land unless
provided with permit, granted
and signed by the Minister of For
eign Affairs, etc.
After several amendments had
been made the section passed as
amended.
Section 3 was passed. 1t pro-
vides a penalty for masters of YES
sells who unlawfully land or attempt
to land Chinese.
Section 4 provides a penalty for